Spelling homophones
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell homophones.
Key learning points
- Words that are pronounced the same but have different spellings and meanings are called homophones.
- Unlike other words we have investigated, there are no patterns for homophones.
- The way a word is spelt and its place within a sentence will tell us its meaning.
- How to spell the curriculum words: ordinary, grammar and women.
Keywords
Homophone - words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings
Common misconception
Children may not know the spelling due to not always being able to rely on rules.
Remind children of the range of spelling strategies they could use to remember the spellings, such as naughty letters or big letters.
Teacher tip
Encourage children to add images to their 'naughty letters' strategies to emphasise the spellings as well as the meanings. Display some of these images in the classroom for later learning.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the pair of homophones.
Q2.Match the homophones.
grown
piece
plane
bury
Q3.Tick the sentence in which the homophone in bold has been spelt correctly.
Q4.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. We spent a relaxing day at the beech.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. I ate a tasty pees of pie.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Walk in a strate line.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. I ate the hole thing.
Q2.Tick the sentence in which the homophone in bold has been spelt correctly.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The dog's pawz were covered in mud.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. That is thare pencil.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. We had a gramer lesson today.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. The wumin gathered to discuss the situation.
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